Retentive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Good at remembering; "a retentive mind"; "tenacious memory".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water; "soils retentive of moisture".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Having the capacity to retain something.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The teacher praised her student for having a retentive mind that could recall complex math formulas with ease.
- The company developed a retentive software system that could store and retrieve vast amounts of customer data.
- The retentive nature of the soil allowed it to retain moisture, making it perfect for growing a variety of crops.
- Her retentive memory enabled her to recall her grandmother's recipes with perfect accuracy, even decades after hearing them.
- The retentive properties of the new fabric made it ideal for making clothing that would stay warm and dry in harsh weather conditions.